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Controversial ex-Colombian President reportedly attempting to make career as a DJ

Iván Duque, who served as President of Colombia from 2018-2022, has been accused of failing to tackle the murders of activists during his tenure

Glastonbury reveals full line-up, set times, and stage splits for 2025

Rumours are still swirling about this year’s secret sets and TBA slots

Composer and glitch musician Yasunao Tone has died aged 90

The Japanese artist was part of the pioneering Fluxus movement during the ‘60s and ‘70s

NDAs in music “silence” victims of abuse, according to new parliament report

The report argues that NDAs should be banned in cases involving "sexual misconduct, bullying or discrimination"

David Lynch’s possessions, including music gear, put up for auction

Notable items include a red curtain and black and white zig-zag rug in style of Twin Peaks’ Black Lodge and his 1997 Parker Fly electric guitar

The Guardian to launch new investigative podcast series honouring former Mixmag editor Dom Phillips

Missing in the Amazon will launch on June 5 to mark the third anniversary of the former Mixmag editor's murder

Sónar claims it will never send "a single Euro" to KKR in new statement

The Barcelona-based festival has been the subject of boycott calls over concerns around the investments of KKR, the parent company of its owner Superstruct

Richie Hawtin to launch new Japanese-themed pop-up venue in Lisbon

OURS LISBON is a collaboration with Hawtin's partner Laura Kaeding, and will feature as part of Lisbon Design Week

SoundCloud updates AI policy following backlash: “AI should support artists, not replace them”

The company’s CEO has issued a statement following criticism of its Terms of Use

Gorillaz celebrate 25th anniversary with new London exhibition, House of Kong

The group will also perform four “celebratory one-off live shows” in August and September

Glastonbury reveals new site map for 2025, expanding dance music areas

The map includes a new section added to Shangri-La, named Dragon’s Tail

Calvin Harris denies copying Chicane’s 1996 track ‘Offshore’ on new single

“You can play two notes over multiple different chords – it’s not the same!”

Brian Eno to donate fee from Windows ‘95 chime to Palestine aid

Eno has called on Microsoft to “suspend all services that support any operations that contribute to violations of international law”

Irvine Welsh is releasing a disco album to accompany his new Trainspotting sequel

The 10-track record arrives alongside his new novel Men In Love, a direct sequel to Trainspotting set in the late '80s

Sónar issues statement on ownership: “We distance ourselves from any action taken by KKR”

More than 70 artists signed an open letter last week, speaking out against the festival's ties to KKR

Legendary Detroit group 3 Chairs to perform “last ever” show this month

The supergroup will host an all-day party in Detroit on May 25

Chris Brown arrested in Manchester over alleged 2023 nightclub incident

Brown was reportedly arrested at a five-star hotel just hours after he touched down in the UK

More than 70 artists call on Sónar to distance itself from KKR’s “complicit investments”

The festival has said that it “respects the freedom of expression of its artists”

Take a look at the first photos of Ibiza’s new “hyperclub”, [UNVRS]

The new venue opens for the first time on Friday, May 30

Louie Vega to auction off rare items including test pressings, music gear, and more

The collection goes up for auction via Wax Poetics later this month

Tech

Bjooks launches PATCH & TWEAK Club platform with access to synth content

Members can explore Bjooks’ full digital catalogue, plus receive new weekly material including interviews, tips, tutorials & more